My extended family has varied food profiles - omnivores, pescatarians, baconterians, and vegetarians. One thing that unites us besides oats is avocados. What has become crazy expensive at cafes is a breeze to assemble - an Avocado Toast Bar. Get your family and friends in the action. Have them over for a Holiday Brunch and try it out. It’s interactive and fun for everyone to create their version - chez nous.

An enduring hobby of mine has been bakery hopping and, even more so, cafes that make tempting baked goods. My friend and I unexpectedly stumbled upon such a place in Christchurch, a stone's throw from the Cathedral. A Pear Chocolate Cinnamon Muffin covered with a dark chocolate frosting sat atop the service counter at our lunch spot. It was the texture that had eluded me. The generous baker gave me the recipe on a hand-written piece of paper, which became the base for the muf

My father never told us why the 18 rabbits all suddenly disappeared one summer evening in Farmers Branch, Texas. We would piece it...

Enjoying your next baked good from an artisan bakery could help cool the planet. With the opening of Krispy Kreme in Paris in December...